The Mets “are a lot better” after acquiring relievers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins before Thursday's Trade Deadline. “I’m super excited, especially in the bullpen. That unit there

Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped into a pennant race when they joined the National League-East leading New York Mets in search of the franchise’s first championship since 1986.

The Mets have activated right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley and center fielder Cedric Mullins, both of whom join recent additions Gregory Soto and Tyler Rogers on the Mets’ active roster. And in a corresponding roster move,

Perched in first place with a mostly healthy roster and one of their most dynamic offensive cores in decades, the Mets entered late July sensing another fine runway for a deep postseason run. They then became one of the Trade Deadline’s more active teams,

If the Mets were going to acquire a starter, it was likely going to have to be someone they viewed as part of their playoff rotation.

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The scheduled starters are David Peterson (7-4) for the New York Mets, and Robbie Ray (9-5) for the San Francisco Giants. The Mets lost 5-0 against the Padres Wednesday, with Clay Holmes getting credited with the loss.